Choreographic spin

Three or more turns in any position, scored by the judges on how it fits the music, with no level called.

Also called choreo spin. Other names.

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Any position, basic or not, on one blade or two, for at least three consecutive revolutions, with changes of foot allowed. The ISU, British Ice Skating and U.S. Figure Skating define it in the same words, as a spin that serves the choreography of the programme and matches the music. It has a fixed base value, and the judges’ grade of execution is all that moves it.

The ISU’s clarifications say more than the rule. The three counting revolutions must be on the same foot, travelling is allowed, and so is spinning on other parts of the body. Positions used in it are not counted as used in the other spins.

British Ice Skating asks for it in the National 7 and 8 free skates. The choreographic spinning movement in ice dance is a different element, and must not meet a dance spin’s requirements.

Build on

• Upright spinThree or more revolutions on one back inside edge with the skating leg straight.

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No test syllabus recorded yet.

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